Samurai of the Takeda Family

Chapter 354: General of the Water Army

In February of the thirteenth year of Yonglu.

At this moment, Hokuriku is still snowing and freezing, but Suruga country is already a spring scene.

Now Takeda's house is full of busy scenes of war.

In Kai Shinano Ueno Suruga Shikoku, the Takeda family has quietly mobilized to prepare for the fierce spring offensive of the Hojo family.

Suruga country, the ship holds the city.

Funachi Castle is built on a mountain, and standing on the top of the castle, you can overlook Suruga Bay and the town of Sunpu.

At the beginning, Funachi Castle was built as an important branch of Sunfu Castle.

Right now it is the basis of the newly formed Takeda family Suruga navy.

After conquering Suruga country, after the Takeda family got the coveted outlet to the sea, Shingen also began to form the Takeda family navy army with the Okabe Sadazuna's navy army as the backbone of the Suruga navy.

The Okabe clan is a family of Suruga, from the Fujiwara Nan family.

When Shingen attacked Suruga for the third time, Okabe Sadazuna's nephew, Okabe Masazu, and Okabe Motobuki stationed at Sunfu Castle. After resistance, the two surrendered the castle and surrendered the Takeda family on behalf of the Okabe family.

As the former Imagawa navy general, Okabe Sadazuna has the strength of twelve ships and 50 horses in one heart. Later, he wooed Mamiya Takebei and Sake Cheng from the Izu navy of the Hojo family, the two brothers. The man brought twelve ships to the Takeda navy.

Then Okabe Sadazuna long-sleeved Zenmai, and used the former Suruga navy army former unit Itami Yasunao, and the original Shima naval force Kohama Keitai, Mukai Masashige.

Ohama Kentaka was originally a group of pirates belonging to the Kitahata family, entrenched in Ise Bay, but was defeated by the Nine Ghosts, and after being driven out of his nest, he was recruited as a ship general by Okabe Sadazuna and joined the Takeda navy.

And Masaki Mukai was also born in the Shima navy, and he joined the Suruga navy earlier than Ohama Cannon.

At the moment, Okabe Sadazuna, Itami Yasao, Mukai Masaju, Ohama Keitai, Mamiya Takebei, Mamiya Sake Cheng, and other Takeda family navy generals, all gathered on the castle tower of Funachi Castle, kneeling on the ground with both hands. in front.

"Meet Your Highness Shenglai, Lord Shanxian, Lord Li Xiao."

These newly surrendered navy all bowed down together.

As a new subdued force, their rank in Takeda’s family is not very high. Among the three people in front of them, Takeda Katsuyori is the heir to the decisive governor of the house, and in Yama Prefecture, Li Xiao is also one of the best generals in the family, so this The attitude of the group is very respectful.

Takeda Katsurai nodded slightly and sat on the main seat, while both Li Xiao and Li Xiao sat beside Li Xiao in Shan County.

Yamaxian Changjing said to everyone: "His Royal Highness Shenglai is very concerned about his family's navy. The battle with the Hojo family is about to start. I don't know how well my newly formed Takeda navy has practiced?"

As the general general of the Suruga Legion, Yama Prefecture Masaki is the immediate boss of these Suruga pioneers.

Okabe Sadazuna said in a loud voice: "Return to Lord Yama, although my navy is newly built, but they are all warriors who have experienced battlefields on the sea, so they are very experienced, so don't worry about this. It's just..."

"It's just what?" Yamaxian Masakage asked Okabe Sadazuna hesitantly, and asked immediately.

Okabe Sadazu said: "Return to Lord, in addition to the up and down force, the ship is also very important for naval battles. At present, the large navy ship of the family is only an apartment ship owned by Mr. Minbu Ohama. Its number is basically the same as Hojo's navy contends."

"Isn't it the opponent of the Izu Navy?". Shanxian Changjing asked in a deep voice.

Okabe Sadazuna was suddenly embarrassed by the rain of sweat under the questioning of Yamaxian Masaki, but he did not dare to answer whether it was right or not.

Keeping silent, Takeda Katsura said: "Okabe Chubei, you might as well speak bluntly, whether it is strong or weak, I need your opinion and give us an accurate judgment to avoid failure. I heard that Hojo Iamizu The general of the army, Kajihara Keizong was born in the Kii country, and he is very proficient in the battle of the navy, right?".

Okabe Sadazuna screamed, and said: "Return to your Highness, Kajihara Keizumi is indeed a very fierce water warfare. He has fought with Satomi's Anfang navy forces for many years, and it is even more terrifying to his Ataka fleet and his house. The number of ships is probably only comparable to that of the Maori navy. Right now, our Suruga navy is far from rivals."

Li Xiao sat and listened for a while. Although he didn't know much about the navy, he also heard about the structure of the Japanese navy during the Warring States Period.

For example, if the Ataka ship is compared to a battleship, then the Guan ship is equivalent to the cruiser, and the early morning ship is equivalent to the destroyer.

If the Hojo family navy forces have so many settled ships, then its power is indeed not something that the Takeda navy forces can shake now.

Katsura Takeda heard what Okabe Sadazuna said, nodded, and said to Masakaki Yama Prefecture: "If this is the case, let's follow the previous discussion and immediately contact the Anfang navy through Satomi's house, so that they can send troops to their home. The navy formed a combined navy. If the Hojo navy can be defeated in Izu, it will be able to block Sagami Bay."

Li Xiao heard Takeda's words, and immediately understood the strategic intentions of the Takeda family.

Katsuyori Takeda wanted to form a joint fleet between the two naval forces of Sami Satomi and Takeda, blockade the Sagami Bay, and completely block the Hojo navy forces in Sagami Bay so that they could not move.

Shanxian Changjing said: "Yes, Your Highness."

However, Okabe Sadazuna, Ohama Keitai and others heard that there are powerful naval forces to help out, and they are all relieved.

After discussing the military, everyone went out of the city to inspect the Takeda navy that was training on Suruga Bay.

Looking at the navy crowds coming and going in the dock, Li Xiao figured out his purpose.

In fact, Li Xiao’s naval forces in Viet-Zhong are also being formed. This time before he left, Masayoshi Bendo came forward to recruit for him and entrenched the Wajima naval forces before leaving.

The Wajima navy was originally serving Noto to guard the Hatakeyama family. However, due to the nine years of Yongluo, Noto protects Hatakeyama Yoshizuna, and his father Hatake Yoshitsugu was followed by his retainers, Yusakumitsu and Atsui Keitai.

After Hatakeyama Yoshizuna and his son were forced to leave, Changxulian confronted Yusuke Tsutsumitsu and Atsui Keilong. Suddenly, the inside of Hatakeyama's house was filled with smoke and panic.

Right after that, Li Xiao took the opportunity to let the **** save the post, and the two Masanobu Honda secretly recruited the Wajima navy.

According to the secret letter of Masanobu Honda, two-thirds of the ship’s generals in the Wajima navy are now available. The ship owner secretly accepted Li Xiao’s invitation and prepared to lead the fleet to leave the Wajima navy and join Li Xiao’s Yuezhong. Navy.

Of course, Li Xiao was very pleased to learn that Bendo was convinced of the success of the anti-Rinjima naval forces, but there was another problem in front of him. There was no suitable naval general in his hands to control this navy for him.

The naval forces themselves are very independent. Originally they were mostly independent water pirates, but they were later recruited by great masters, such as the Murakami navy of the Maori family.

Li Xiao wants to completely control this Wajima navy. In addition to giving enough temptation to benefit, he also needs a reliable team to control this fleet.

Therefore, Li Xiao came to Suruga with a clear purpose. He came to Suruga navy to dig people.

Immediately, Li Xiao slowed down and looked at the ship general of the Suruga naval forces, Masaju Mukai.

Masayuki Mukai knew Li Xiao naturally. Although this person didn't speak much on the previous military discussion, both Takeda Katsurai and Yamaxian Masaki attached great importance to his opinions and consulted him many times.

At present, Li Xiao himself is the second elder of the Takeda family, and his status is far above him. Not only that, his name of bravery is well known, and he is hailed as a famous general who can fight Uesugi Kenshin.

So seeing that Li Xiao wanted to walk side by side with him, Mukai Masayuki respectfully avoided, half a step behind Li Xiao.

At this time, Li Xiao spoke gently: "Master Xiangjing, I heard that the Xiangjing family was very proficient in water warfare when he was in Zhimo. You still need to ask Master Jing for advice."

Masayoshi Xiangjing listened to Li Xiao, who was famous all over the world, and actually asked him carefully about the water war. He was a little flattered at the moment, and quickly said: "But Master Ma Shou asked, I will definitely know everything."

Seeing this, Li Xiao smiled slightly, and asked Masaaki Mukai many questions about naval tactics.

In the face of Li Xiao’s question, Xiang Jing Zhengzhong explained to Li Xiao in great detail, perhaps because he really didn’t understand the navy. Li Xiao behaved very amateur, asking many questions again and again, and Li Xiao did not understand one of them. after all.

At this time, Li Xiao deliberately expressed a very embarrassed tone and said: "Ms. Xiangjing, it seems that the way of the water army is really unfavorable to me, Li Xiao, but my Yuezhong water army is about to be formed, and I am currently lacking a familiar water force. The general of the war, I don't understand this water war very well, and I don't have anyone who is proficient in it. I don't know who I can find. This makes me very anxious."

"The general of the Yuezhong navy." Masayuki Mukai's eyes lit up. If he could become the general of the Yuezhong navy, he would definitely be more promising than living in Suruga and serving as a ship.

When Xiang Jing heard this, he couldn't wait to ask Li Xiao for his life on the spot and let himself follow him to Yuezhong.

It's a pity that this idea is very beautiful, Mukai Masayuki is under the restraint of the mountain prefecture, and he will never leave Suruga.

When Masayoshi Mukai was very sorry, Li Xiao frowned, wondering why this person is so stupid?

So Li Xiao simply picked up the words, coughed, and said: "If Mr. Xiangjing can recommend one or two candidates to me, Li Xiao is also very grateful."

When Masayuki Mukai heard Li Xiao say this, he suddenly remembered something and said, "My lord, please wait a moment."

Then Masaki Mukai ran to one side and pulled a boatman and said, "Hurry up and call me that stinky boy Masatsuna."

After Masayuki Mukai finished speaking, he went back to Li Xiao and said, "Return to your lord. Although Inuzi is not talented, he is more proficient in the navy ~www.wuxiamtl.com~ than me, so he can help adults one or two. "

Li Xiao smiled when he heard this, his goal was half achieved.

Masazu Mukai, the son of Masazu Mukai, was the head of the four navy generals of the Tokugawa family in history.

In history, he has defeated the famous Hojo family water army Kajihara Keizumi many times.

And in the decisive battle between Tokugawa and Toyotomi, the battle of Komaki Nagakute, Mukai Masazu led his Mukai water army and defeated Toyotomi's water army general Yoshitaka Kuroki at Ise Kohamaura.

Suddenly, Xiangjing Shui Army became famous all over the world.

Later, during the Odawara conquest, he served as the Tokugawa family navy ferryman with the Toyotomi navy, and together he was responsible for the blockade of Sagami Bay and wiped out the Hojo navy.

Such talents are the navy generals Li Xiao dreams of.

Chapter 354: General of the Water Army

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